Ten Hag is pushing to stay on amid injury-ravage campaign as he believe in youth

Will he stay, or will he go? That's the big question surrounding Erik ten Hag.

The Manchester United boss thrived in his first season, securing a third-placed finish and delivering the Carabao Cup, as well as reaching an FA Cup final.

This time round it has been a much more sobering experience with United set to miss out on the Champions League, with a record number of league defeats to their name.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos have taken on the responsibility of football operations at Old Trafford following their minority takeover and they have a decision to make as to how they move forward, not least with the man they want to lead their quest for success.

Here, Mail Sport looks at the FOR and AGAINST arguments for Ten Hag continuing as Manchester United manager next season...

One of the strongest arguments for sticking is that ripping it up and starting again every few years is hardly a recipe for success that Ineos would endorse.

Ten Hag overachieved in his first season in charge, finishing third, winning a trophy and reaching the FA Cup final. And while he has underachieved this time around - there can be little argument about that - a reflection on the two seasons as a whole lends itself to giving Ten Hag more time and backing.

The concept of new players and new managers is often more enticing than the reality.

There is no sure-fire coach out there that would have this United group challenging on all fronts. Roberto De Zerbi? Thomas Tuchel? Gareth Southgate? Graham Potter? All represent gambles.

The lack of a No 1 candidate, that man who is universally seen as a clear upgrade, is telling.

Factor in too that Ten Hag's work with young players this season deserves an immense amount of credit.

Ineos want to reduce the age of the